by mw061074 | May 5, 2020 | (Pokies) Media
Tasmanians save over $20 million since pokies venues closed As Tasmanians rally together to meet the challenge of COVID-19 we’re reminded that health and well-being is our highest priority, both as individuals and communities.It’s clear that we are all connected in...
by mw061074 | May 4, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Radio
Less pokies means huge savings for Tasmanians Meg Webb on ABC Hobart Meg Webb, Independent Member for Nelson in the Upper House talking about how much Tasmanians have saved so far because venues with poker machines in them have been forced to close their doors. It has...
by mw061074 | May 4, 2020 | (Pokies) Media
Hitting a nerve IT seems I’ve hit a nerve with the truth on pokies harm. Two thirds of Tassie pubs and over 95 per cent of clubs don’t have pokies. Pokies create an uneven playing field in the hospitality industry but hold the greatest sway over its...
by mw061074 | May 2, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Figures show losses of $9.09 million in March 2020 The closure of poker machines in Tasmania resulted in a $4 million reduction in gambling losses for March compared to last year, new figures from the Tasmanian Gaming Commission reveal.Coronavirus measure closed pubs...
by mw061074 | May 1, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Pubs and clubs boss hits out over pokies The hospitality industry launched an extraordinary attack on anti-pokie campaigner Meg Webb over comments that a $17 million reduction in gambling losses was a good news story for Tasmania.The Tasmanian Hospitality Association...
by mw061074 | April 30, 2020 | (Pokies) Media, Newspaper
Peter Hoult says poker machine closures a positive thing amid crisis Millions of extra dollars from federal government stimulus payments will stay in the pockets of Tasmanian households because poker machines have been closed down due to the coronavirus.Former...
